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Columbia | Primary Care Doctor at First Medical Associates

Primary CareColumbia, MD

★★★★★4.8/51,538 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Weightlossclinic.care (First Medical Associates aggregated): 4.8 / 5 (1507 reviews (aggregated))
  • WebMD (Dr. Maria Borodatcheva): 5.0 / 5 (25 ratings with 6 reviews)
  • WebMD (Marili Lemus, PA-C): 5.0 / 5 (6 ratings with 6 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • thorough and compassionate care from physicians and physician assistants
  • clean and modern office facilities
  • convenient in-office lab services and testing
  • professional and efficient registration and vital signs recording
  • strong communication skills, including bilingual capabilities

Common complaints

  • occasional dissatisfaction with front desk staff interactions
  • reports of scheduling difficulties and appointment availability issues
  • minor concerns regarding office policy grace periods
  • some negative experiences reported in other practice locations linked by platform systems

In patients' words

"Ms Bliss is very kind and thorough; she took a lot of time and care to explain my test results and diagnosis-really helped my anxiety."

Weightlossclinic.care patient review

"Dr. Borodatcheva is an outstanding primary care physician who provides exceptional care. She is always thorough in her examinations and takes the time to address all my questions and concerns."

WebMD patient review for Dr. Maria Borodatcheva

"The practice is well-regarded for its cleanliness and modern facilities, which create a comfortable environment for patients. Many patients have expressed appreciation for the attentive and compassionate approach of the healthcare providers."

Wheree summary of patient experiences

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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